Best High Schools in 85053, AZ

85053, AZ has 9 high schools with 7,956 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 85053 score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 85053 don't meet expectations.

1. Deer Valley High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1637 Students

2. Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Ac (79981) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students

3. Thunderbird High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1540 Students

4. Greenway High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students

5. Barry Goldwater High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1641 Students

6. Moon Valley High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Glendale Union High School District (4285) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1490 Students

7. Ombudsman - Charter West

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd.a Subsidiary (4323) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 118 Students

8. West-mec - Greenway High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West-mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2 Students

9. West-mec Gateway Community College

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West-mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 7 Students

Best Middle Schools in 85053, AZ

85053, AZ has 6 middle schools with 3,357 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 85053 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 85053 don't meet expectations.

1. Desert Sky Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 648 Students

2. Mountain Sky Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 713 Students

3. Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Ac (79981) • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students

4. Deer Valley Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 537 Students

5. Desert Foothills Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 632 Students

6. Cholla Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 686 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 85053, AZ

85053, AZ has 13 elementary schools with 5,586 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 85053 score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 85053 meet expectations.

1. Acacia Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 788 Students

2. Village Meadows Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students

3. Ironwood Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 444 Students

4. Sahuaro School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 591 Students

5. Imagine Bell Canyon

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bell Canyon Charter School Inc (79983) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 286 Students

6. Sunrise Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deer Valley Unified District (4246) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 475 Students

7. Chaparral Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 426 Students

8. Tumbleweed Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 448 Students

9. Sunburst School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Washington Elementary School District (4260) • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 559 Students

10. Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics Elementary Schoo

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Edkey Inc. - Redwood Academy (81043) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 180 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 85053, AZ

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

85053, AZ has a total population of 30,416 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 85053, AZ

16,899

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 85053, AZ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

20.46 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.67 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.79 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 85053, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 85053, AZ.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,964 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

68 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 85053, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations